Conditions at Canide Norte in April
April: The Transition - Smaller Swell, Stronger Northerlies
April marks the first noticeable step down. Average swell height drops to 1.3m (4.3ft) and period shortens to 10.9s - still a serviceable ground swell, but with less consistency and power than winter. The direction mix remains ideal with WNW (43.7%), NW (26.2%) and W (18.5%) dominating, and the majority of waves fall in the 0.5-1.5m (1.6-4.9ft) range. The problem is wind: ideal offshore flow drops to 28%, while NNW winds jump to 23.4%, creating more cross-shore chop on the faces. Early mornings and days with a weak easterly gradient are your best bet. Water temp rises to 14.6°C, air temp averages 13.6°C, and rainfall is 3.09mm/day. It is a shoulder-season compromise - not as consistent, but far from flat.
Average Spot conditions at Canide Norte in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Canide Norte during April. Based on historical data, there is a % probability of groundswell occurring this month. The chart below provides a detailed breakdown of the average wave height distribution, offering deep insights into the swell quality and surf potential you can expect at Canide Norte for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Canide Norte for April. Our analysis shows that favorable offshore or side-shore winds coincide with surfable swell approximately % of the time. The accompanying graph illustrates the average size distribution of waves during these optimal wind windows at Canide Norte.